Mythical Castles Of Greece Bike Tour

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Greece has been influenced by diverse civilizations over the centuries. Many of them left their traces on the land, through architectural gems that survive to this day, adding to the amazing natural beauty of the Greek landscape.Stunning castles dating back to the medieval times and the Byzantine period, built by the Francs, the Ottomans, and the Venetians at...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • See the Corinth canal and enjoy the bike tour until we reach the ancient port of Lechaio
    • Visit the ruins of the ancient city of Mycenae, the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon
    • Explore the ancient and medieval acropolis of the city
    • Enjoy the biking towards Mystras castle which is situated on the slopes of Taygetos Mountain
    • Visit to the coastal town of Kalamata overlooking the Messinian Gulf
    • Enjoy pedaling from Koroni heading west to meet the Ionian Sea at Foinikounta bay

What's this trip about?

    Greece has been influenced by diverse civilizations over the centuries. Many of them left their traces on the land, through architectural gems that survive to this day, adding to the amazing natural beauty of the Greek landscape.Stunning castles dating back to the medieval times and the Byzantine period, built by the Francs, the Ottomans, and the Venetians attest to the influence of these cultures to the Greek land and people and form the perfect backdrop for an amazing bike tour. Discover by bike this less-known side of the country through some of the most famous and idyllic castles of Greece.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range12 to 49 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAthens
End CityAthens

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece

Attractions

  • Acropolis
  • Athens
  • Corinth
  • Mycenae

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • History
  • Swimming
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Transfer
    • Bicycles & accessories
    • Accomodation
    • Breakfast & Meals
    • Tour leader
    • Water during the tour
    • Energy bar
    • Supporting vehicle
    • Meal (2 days)

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Athens - Acrocorinth - Nafplio

Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the Corinth Canal for a small break to see the canal and then beginning of the bike tour from that point until we reach the ancient port of Lechaio. From there we will head south towards the ruins of Ancient Corinth and the arch...

Day 2: Nafplio – Mycenae and castle of Argos Bike Tour

Breakfast with local products and Greek coffee will be the first thing we do the next morning. After that, pure cycling heading towards to one of the most important Archeological sites in Greece: The ruins of the ancient city of Mycenae, the kingdom of mythical Agamem...

Day 3: Nafplio - Sparti - Mystras

Breakfast and check out from our hotel. Then a 2-hour transfer to Xirokampi village, a few kilometers south of Sparti. We check into our hotel, we hop on our bikes and we head out towards Mystras castle, which is situated on the slopes of Taygetos Mountain. Mystras, t...

Day 4: Sparti - Kalamata

Today after our delicious breakfast we pack up and board the van to the coastal town of Kalamata overlooking the Messinian Gulf. You can relax all day at the hotel’s swimming pool or have an optional ride to the city center of this bike friendly city. You can visit th...

Day 5: Kalamata - Koroni

Breakfast in our hotel and check out. We hop on our bikes for today’s bike tour. Our destination is Koroni, located at the far end of the west side of the Messsinian Gulf. The route is relatively relaxed but it includes some challenging points. On the way we pedal amo...

Day 6: Koroni - Methoni

We enjoy our breakfast in our hotel and we are getting ready for today’s bike tour. We start pedaling from Koroni heading west to meet the Ionian Sea at Foinikounta bay, one of the most popular in Messinia. Coffee break by the sea and we continue coast to coast to rea...

Day 7: Methoni - Pylos

After you have enjoyed a delicious breakfast we hop on our bikes to start pedaling heading to Pylos, historically also known under its Italian name Navarino. In the area there are two castles built on the summits of the two hills at the edges of the Bay of Navarino, o...

Day 8: Return to Athens

Enjoy as much as you like your breakfast and then we pack up and board our van for our return trip to Athens.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,322
Price per day$165
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Villy

Feb 2018

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I had experienced in Greece! Very kind, and super service

The best tour on a bike I had experienced in Greece! Very kind, and super service - in general, a great experience! Highly recommended to anyone who wants to see mor...

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Villy

Feb 2018

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A great experience!

The best tour on a bike I had experienced in Greece! Very kind, and super service - in general, a great experience! Highly recommended to anyone who wants to see mor...

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Bessy

Nov 2015

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Awesome rides, excellent guides

Awesome rides, excellent guides, it gets as customis...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Personal expenses
    • Drinks
    • Single supplement

Accommodation

,Leto Nuevo The newly renovated Hotel Leto Nuevo in Nafplio has opened its doors in April 2015 to visitors to the Nafplion area and offers excellent quality accommodation in Nafplio for visitors to the Argolida in Greece.   Taleton Eco Boutique Taleton Sparti Country House is a Peloponnese eco boutique hotel in Xirokampi village of near Mount Taygetus, outside the town of Sparta in Greece.   Messinian Bay Hotel The Messinian Bay Hotel is built right next to the beach, in a spot where the Messinian Gulf diffuses into the sea, surrounded by green, offering by this unique combination the absolute harmony and tranquility that you need. Facilities and Services Leto Nuevo Breakfast served  in our breakfast area with views over the whole of Nafplio Reception early morning until late evening Free WiFi internet connection throughout the building Reception with friendly professional staff Complimentary toiletries/slippers Baby cot on request Every day maid service Advice on places to visit in Nafplion and surrounding areas Use of washing machine/tumble drier on request Messinian Bay 24 h reception Continental type breakfast buffet Pool Beach – Beach bar Restaurant with Mediterranean Greek dishes Wifi Taleton Hotel Breakfast with local products Wifi
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Age Requirements
12 to 49 years
Additional Information

What to Wear:

  • Comfort clothes
  • Sneakers

What to Bring:

  • A second  t-shirt
  • A sunscream
  • Your camera to keep memories alive

Minimum persons of this tour:

  • The prices have been calculated for min seven (7) persons.
  • All tours though are possible to be materialized with less persons but different price range.
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